The Duchess of Edinburgh beamed in joy as she played with puppies during an adorable visit with the Yellow Labrador Club this afternoon.
Sophie, 60, couldn’t hide her smile as she pet playful pooches at Windsor Great Park on Tuesday – while chatting to representatives from the group dedicated to ‘promoting’ the beloved dog breed.
The wife of Prince Edward sported a chic Spring ensemble for the outing, teaming a linen blazer with white jeans and a striped jumper.
She kept her blonde tresses down, and opted for a dewy and lowkey make-up look.
Photos showed the mother-of-two surrounded by well behaved Labs who looked excited to lap up the attention and cuddles.
Sophie was showing her support for the Yellow Labrador Retriever club, which was first set up in 1924.
According to its site, the objectives include ‘the breeding of pure yellow labrador retrievers’, ‘to conserve the best type of working dog’, ‘to encourage Field Trials’ and ‘to ensure having qualified judges at shows’.
It comes as last month, the Duchess appeared in her element as she led celebrations for the 2027 Tour de France launch at Edinburgh Castle.
The Duchess of Edinburgh beamed in joy as she played with puppies during an adorable visit with the Yellow Labrador Club this afternoon
Sophie, 60, couldn’t hide her smile as she pet playful pooches at Windsor Great Park on Tuesday – while chatting to representatives from the group dedicated to ‘promoting’ the beloved dog breed
The wife of Prince Edward sported a chic Spring ensemble for the outing, teaming a linen blazer with white jeans and a striped jumper
The wife of Prince Edward attended the event at the historic landmark, where it was revealed the UK will host the Grand Depart of both the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femme.
The 60-year-old looked ethereal in a Max Mara Custodi double breasted cream jacket that featured a wide collar and ankle length hem.
Beneath the stylish coat, she wore a pale lemon dress from Beulah London – likely a nod to the iconic yellow color representing the cycling race.
The mother-of-two wore her beautiful blonde hair pinned in a stylish up do, allowing a few loose strands to frame her face.
She paired the ensemble with a set of Maddox snake-skin wedges, accesorising with a set of geometric silver earrings.
Sophie was pictured beaming as the news was announced, eagerly reaching to clap as she stood next to the equally thrilled First Minister John Swinney who also in attendance today.
Photos showed the mother-of-two surrounded by well behaved Labs who looked excited to lap up the attention and cuddles
Sophie was showing her support for the Yellow Labrador Retriever club, which was first set up in 1924
According to its site, the objectives include ‘ the breeding of pure yellow labrador retrievers’, ‘to conserve the best type of working dog’, ‘to encourage Field Trials’ and ‘to ensure having qualified judges at shows’
The news will likely spark delight among British cyclists as it marks the first time both the men’s and women’s events have come to the same nation outside France in the same year.
It’s not the first time the UK has seen elements of the world famous race, with Britain having previously hosted parts of the route four times before, in 1974, 1994, 2007 and 2014.
Following the announcement, race Director Christian Prudhomme presented a delighted looking Sophie with her very own yellow jersey for the Tour de France.
During the event, the royal was seen chatting to the British track athlete and five times Olympic champion, Dame Laura Kenny.
Elsewhere, she appeared to share a joke with the retired road racing cyclist, Mark Cavendish.
The mother also spoke to a group of budding young cyclists, all of whom were seen sporting the familiar bright yellow colours identified with the famous race.
The men’s 2027 Tour de France will kick off in Edinburgh, with further details for both the men’s and women’s events expected to be announced later in the year.
Six stages of the cycling event will be spread across Scotland, England and Wales, with three each for the men’s and women’s races.
Sophie pictured during a visit to The Yellow Labrador Club at Windsor Great Park, in Windsor, Berkshire
The project involves a partnership between bodies such as British Cycling, UK Sport and the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments, all three of which have committed to making funds available to supplement private finance.
The race is expected to draw in millions, with roadside crowds for the three English stages in 2014 estimated to have reached 4.8 million.
In 2023 when it was Scotland’s turn to host the UCI Cycling World Championships, an estimated one million people packed out pavements over 11 days of cycling action.
Following the exciting announcement, Edinburgh Castle was lit in yellow to mark the occasion, with pyrotechnics and smoke displays creating a dramatic backdrop to the official announcement that both races will be hosted in the UK.
Sophie was among one of a number of officials present at the announcement, with several from official biking bodies there to take in the exciting news.
Joining her was Tour de France general director Christian Prudhomme, Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney and the UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.
Additionally, the British Cycling chief executive Jon Dutton and Tour de France star Sir Mark Cavendish were all at Edinburgh Castle today to celebrate the historic moment.
They were also accompanied by group of young cyclists, Scottish pipers and dignitaries from across England, Scotland and Wales.
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said: ‘It is a tremendous honour to welcome the Tour de France to Scotland. We know it is one of the most iconic and inspiring contests in sport, and that Scotland provides the perfect stage for major events.’
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy added: ‘Staging the Tour de France Femmes for the first time will be an historic occasion and inspire the next generation of female cyclists while supporting our mission of breaking down barriers for women and girls to get more involved in sport.’
